Author: Clara Bennett

BlitzSpirit: From Utility to Upcycling – reviving a lost art of resourceful living. The chipped floral teacup, carefully glued. The patched woollen jumper, a testament to nimble fingers and dwindling supplies. These weren’t signs of poverty during the Second World War, but badges of honour. In a nation facing shortages and rationing, ‘Make Do and […]

BlitzSpirit: From wartime necessity to a modern antidote to throwaway culture. The chipped floral teacup. The patched work trousers. A knitted rug painstakingly assembled from scraps. These weren’t symbols of poverty during the Second World War, though hardship was, of course, widespread. They were badges of honour, testaments to a national campaign – and a […]